STOCK AT WESTFIELD

Auckland Star, Volume LXXIII, Issue 106, 7 May 1942, Page 3

STOCK AT WESTFIELD

EWES SUGHTTA' EASIER Steady rates were obtained for most classes of stock, of which there were average yardings, at the weekly Westfield sale yesterday. Ox and cow beef were forward in good numbers, and met with steady competition. In the sheep section a large entry was offered, values for ewes being easier, though wethers were unchanged. Lambs changed hands freely, with no alteration in rates. Bidding was average for a good entry of calves. Prices, with those for the previous week, are:— This week Last week BEEF (per 1001b) — Extra choice ox .... 38/ 38/ Choice and prime ox 35/ to 37/ 35/ to 37/ Choice and prime cow and heifer 24/ to 26' 28' to 32/ Boner and rough .. 20/ to 22/ 20/ to 22/ SHEEP (per head)— Prime wethers 24/ to 37' 24 6to 36/ Unfinished wethers . 20/ to 23 6 18- to 23 6 Prime ewes 16/ to 23 6 15/ to 25 6 Unfinished ewes ... 3/ to 8/ 8/ to 10/ CALVES (per head)— Runners 90/ to 156 90' to 160' Vealers 20/ to 120/ 20/ to 111/ PIGS (per head)— Baconers 68' to 90' 68/ to 90' Porkers 40' to 62/ 40 to 63/ Weaners 4/ to 10/ 3/ to 7/ Slips 9 to 12' 9/ to 12/ Large stores 15/ to 22/ 15/ to 22/